Cover -- Cystic Fibrosis Second Edition -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- 1 Genetics and pathophysiology -- 2 Diagnosis and process of care -- 3 Microbiology of CF lung disease -- 4 Management of stable CF lung disease -- 5 Management of respiratory exacerbations -- 6 Respiratory complications and management of severe CF lung disease -- 7 Gastrointestinal disease and nutrition -- 8 Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes -- 9 Metabolic and musculoskeletal effects of cystic fibrosis -- 10 Psychological aspects of CF care -- 11 Lung transplantation -- 12 Fertility, contraception, and pregnancy -- 13 Future treatments -- 14 Pharmacy and the CF pharmacopoeia -- Appendix Useful internet resources -- Index.
Part of the Oxford Respiratory Medicine Library series, this pocketbook aims to be a concise companion for all health care professionals who manage, or come across, patients with Cystic Fibrosis. The book covers all aspects of care, including both paediatric and adult-specific issues.